Executor vs Administrator: What Is the Difference? - Christine Matus

From The Matus Law Group – In this podcast episode, we explore the article "Executor vs Administrator: What Is the Difference?" and discuss how probate administration in New Jersey shapes the distribution of a decedent’s estate. We review how a Last Will and Testament sets the stage for appointing an executor, and how New Jersey’s intestacy law guides the process when no will is present.

Our discussion explains the distinct roles of an executor and an administrator. We clarify how a testator’s appointed executor—or in some cases, an executrix—differs from a court-appointed administrator, whose authority is confirmed through Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration issued by the Surrogate’s Court.

We also examine the fiduciary duty entrusted to personal representatives in managing estate assets. Listeners will gain insight into how these representatives are responsible for handling debts, addressing creditor claims, and ensuring that distributions to heirs and beneficiaries comply with New Jersey law or the decedent’s expressed wishes.

Listeners will learn how a New Jersey probate lawyer or estate planning attorney can assist with navigating the probate process and ensuring that every step, from asset valuation to dispute resolution among heirs, is managed properly. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call (732) 785-4453.

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